Graybiel lab identifies genes linked to abnormal repetitive behaviors often seen in models of addiction…
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The brain is the central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for thought, emotion, memory, movement, and perception. Composed of billions of neurons and glial cells, it processes vast amounts of sensory information and coordinates every function of the body—from heartbeat regulation to complex reasoning and creativity. Neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science explore how the brain’s structures—such as the cortex, cerebellum, and limbic system—interact to generate consciousness and behavior. Ongoing research into brain plasticity, neural networks, and disorders like Alzheimer’s, depression, and epilepsy continues to deepen our understanding of this remarkable organ that defines human experience and intelligence.
Stress-sensitive brain regions may forecast broken heart syndrome, offering new targets for prevention. A new…
Interaction Between Auditory and Reward Brain Circuits Underpins Musical Pleasure Communication between the brain’s auditory…
Post-Mortem Changes May Shed Light on Important Brain Studies In the hours after we die,…
Brain activity tied to stress may predict—and potentially help prevent—“broken heart” syndrome. Heightened activity in…
Human brain cells take longer to mature than those of apes, giving them more time…
A Less-Invasive Technique to Decode the Brain’s Intentions What is happening in your brain as…
PINK1 gene defects reduce dopamine neuron generation, offering a new target for Parkinson’s therapies focused…
Similar brain activity patterns to negative and subsequent neutral stimuli connected to increase in negative…
Processed Meat Raises Dementia Risk; Unprocessed Red Meat May Reduce It Scientists from the University…
Novel Device Records, Senses and Manipulates ‘Mini-Brains’ A team of scientists, led by researchers at…
For the first time, researchers have pinpointed what causes normal proteins to convert to a…
Dopamine enables subconscious learning—key to future treatments for Parkinson’s and brain injury recovery. Researchers uncovered…
Bone Marrow Cells Show Promise for Stroke Recovery Results of a clinical trial released in STEM…
A new study suggests that brain activity may help forecast stock market movements better than…
A repurposed epilepsy drug eases depression by targeting brain potassium channels, offering new hope for…
The MeshCODE theory proposes that memory is stored as binary patterns in talin proteins, turning the…
Findings suggest this hippocampal circuit helps us to maintain our timeline of memories. When we…